Assisted reproduction
Since the first IVF baby was born in 1978, countless tests have been developed, both diagnostic and treatment. In this section you will find in detail the advances that have allowed the birth of millions of children in the world.
Fragile X chromosome syndrome and fertility
What are the physical characteristics and symptoms of the X Fragile syndrome? Fragile X syndrome is one of the most common causes of hereditary intellectual disability. The gene responsible for the disease is known as […]
I’m not getting pregnant. Why not? What can I do about it?
If you have been trying to get pregnant for a year or more without success, it’s time to search for an expert’s advice. Possible causes Family history or associated diseases. Should there be a similar […]
Can acupuncture have a positive impact on a cycle of in vitro fertilisation?
Acupuncture is a medical discipline with a history dating back several millenniums. For many years, attempts have been made to apply its therapeutic benefits to the field of sterility. The results obtained to date have been […]
The spermatozoa in ejaculate need to have gone through a process known as sperm capacitation in order to obtain the ability to fertilise. This happens naturally in the female reproductive system and techniques in order to […]
How long should I wait before beginning a new course of treatment following unsuccessful IVF?
In vitro fertilisation (IVF) treatment is not always successful. The reasons for this can include the cycle being cancelled during the stimulation phase or during the fertilisation and embryo development processes in the laboratory; or embryo […]
10 things you should know if you want to freeze your eggs
Does it hurt? Egg Retrieval is painless. It is carried out by means of a simple vaginal procedure, and the patient is lightly sedated. What’s the right age for preserving my eggs? Whilst there is no […]
Can we have a healthy child if we have hepatitis?
Hepatitis is severe or chronic inflammation of the liver. There are several possible causes including infections (viral, bacterial or parasitic). The most common cause is a viral infection and, within these, hepatitis B (HBV) and […]
i-Port: bidding farewell to injections during ovarian stimulation
At Instituto Bernabeu, we are bidding farewell to ovarian stimulation injections during courses of in vitro fertilisation (IVF) treatment. The clinic is launching an innovative device called i-Port Advance™ for self-administration of drugs using a system that is already used […]
Haemophilia, fertility and pregnancy
Haemophilia is a genetic and congenital disorder that affects coagulation. Blood does not coagulate properly and, as a result, people with haemophilia have haemorrhage or bleeding episodes of varying severity and in different areas that can arise spontaneously […]
Effects of advanced paternal age on fertility
Owing to sociocultural and economic factors, there has been a considerable increase in recent years in the number of men over the age of 35 who wish to have children. As a couple ages, the […]